It's Finally here. My CHP

[KandK_Dad]

So when I dropped off my app and did my prints back in Feb I was told to wait 90 days, call, and come in if it was ready. Decided I was 12 days away from 90 so why not just check. Popped in at the Sheriff's Dept and low and behold, there tucked in the drawer with a TON of other permits was sitting mine just waiting to be taken home like a newborn baby. It's nice that it's finally here as I will no longer be required to remove it from my holster when I enter my car(this is so annoying). I've gotten really comfortable OC'ing so now I just need to move to CC'ing which means I get to go shopping for a new holster and a new belt, which I've needed for a while. Might take my youngin to the LGS and let her look around. She's learning the rules of firearm safety pretty well for a 4 y/o and she knows I carry. Anywho. Finally, it's here. I can rest easier.

[LockedBreech]

Congratulations! A great day. What are you planning on carrying?

[Keltyke]

Congrats! We're hoping an open carry bill just introduced into the State House here in SC will pass quickly. My wife and I both sent our CWP applications off on the same day. I got mine back in 14 days (I had a prior permit), and it took hers 85 days. <snicker>

[KandK_Dad]

Originally Posted by LockedBreech

Congratulations! A great day. What are you planning on carrying?

All I have is my SC9, but that's good enough for me. I've been OC'ing for months with no problems whatsoever. I'm used to how it feels and how to handle it. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Although down the road there's no telling.

[Keltyke]

Originally Posted by KandK_Dad

All I have is my SC9, but that's good enough for me. I've been OC'ing for months with no problems whatsoever. I'm used to how it feels and how to handle it. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Although down the road there's no telling.

Bottom line: Carry what you shoot best.

The "best" gun is the one YOU like, not anyone else. It will be a compromise of:

1. Fit - It should fit in your hand like you were born with it there.
2. Reliability - It should go BANG about 99.8% of the time you pull the trigger.
3. Accuracy - In YOUR hand. It's how well YOU shoot it.
4. Concealability - It should be comfortable enough to wear and easy enough to conceal so you won't leave it laying on the dresser at home.
5. Cost - You don't want to scrimp on your "life protector" weapon, but you probably don't need a $1,000 Kimber, either.
6. Enjoyment - The caliber and gun should be fun to shoot. If it isn't, you won't practice with it like you should.

[goat03]

I was like a kid on Christmas morning everyday waiting for that call. Luckily Wyoming doesn't have a very long turn around.

[KandK_Dad]

Funny thing though, they didn't call and leave me the message until after I had already picked up my permit.

@Keltyke - everything in your list is great except 1 thing. I went today to find a concealment holster and NADA. I've got to either get a smaller gun or start wearing bigger baggier clothes. I couldn't even manage to get a high ride paddle holster on. Right now this is my only drawback from CC so for now it'll be OC'ing all the way.

[Solid45acp]

Originally Posted by KandK_Dad

So when I dropped off my app and did my prints back in Feb I was told to wait 90 days, call, and come in if it was ready. Decided I was 12 days away from 90 so why not just check. Popped in at the Sheriff's Dept and low and behold, there tucked in the drawer with a TON of other permits was sitting mine just waiting to be taken home like a newborn baby. It's nice that it's finally here as I will no longer be required to remove it from my holster when I enter my car(this is so annoying). I've gotten really comfortable OC'ing so now I just need to move to CC'ing which means I get to go shopping for a new holster and a new belt, which I've needed for a while. Might take my youngin to the LGS and let her look around. She's learning the rules of firearm safety pretty well for a 4 y/o and she knows I carry. Anywho. Finally, it's here. I can rest easier.

Congrats! So I read about your holster problem. I work in a local gun shop and all of the people who work in my shop use this holster made by a local guy i have an XDm .45 in 3.8 and you cant even tell i have it, i wear it at my 5 o' clock and im not a very big guy 6'1" 175lbs and i wear t shirt and jeans almost all the time so your little 9 would disappear in the same holster. he makes it to fit your gun, check out his website DCholsters.com. I also wear mine with a Condor outdoor riggers belt i dont think i would wear anyother set up for CCW. you will get tons of suggestions that is just mine. Congrats again and good luck finding what you need.

[wilnigh]

Congratulations! I don't know how you managed to wait that long. I was going crazy by the time I got mine in the mail and it had only been about 4 weeks

[Billua]

Congrats!